Pavone Canavese Castle | |
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Castello di Pavone Canavese | |
Pavone Canavese | |
Coordinates | 45°26′10.86″N7°51′22.57″E / 45.4363500°N 7.8562694°E |
Type | Castle |
Site history | |
Built | IX-XI century |
Pavone Canavese Castle (Italian : Castello di Pavone Canavese) is a castle located in Pavone Canavese, Piedmont, Italy.
The castle was originally built between the 9th and the 11th century. In 1888, the castle started undergoing renovation works under the direction of architect Alfredo d'Andrade, which were later completed, after his death, by his son Ruy d'Andrade.
In 1981, the castle was declared a national monument. [1]
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